Hunter Bell leads Hodgkinson as GB win 800m silver and bronze
Summary
Georgia Hunter Bell and Keely Hodgkinson from Great Britain won silver and bronze in the 800m race at a world athletics championship in Tokyo. Their effort for a one-two finish was interrupted by Kenya's Lilian Odira, who took gold with a record time.Key Facts
- Georgia Hunter Bell won the silver medal in the 800m race.
- Keely Hodgkinson earned the bronze medal in the same race.
- Lilian Odira from Kenya won the gold with a championship record time of 1:54.62.
- The event took place in Tokyo.
- Hunter Bell returned to the sport after quitting for five years.
- Hodgkinson was aiming for her first world title after her success in Paris 2024.
- Hunter Bell finished just 0.01 seconds before Hodgkinson.
- The race capped a season full of injuries for Hodgkinson.
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